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Santa Cruz, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 14% from the last 14 days)

Santa Cruz, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Santa Cruz, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 100 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Cruz, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Santa Cruz, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time7—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Temporary1——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail48—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare38——
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Consumer Goods7—$29.85/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Pharmacy3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Physical Therapists4
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail48
  • Healthcare38
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Energy1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified88 · 88%
  • Part-time7 · 7%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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